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Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai

Creator: Suzuki Gengensai
Offered by: Tishu

Description
An elegantly woven bamboo basket with handle as an ikenana container by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in this later variation, which helps to date the piece to post 1923.
The basket is woven entirely in a free style irregular plating on the body and with a twisted bundled handle. The surface is lacquered in a deep reddish color. The seemingly less rigid technique renders the piece a more rustic and natural aesthetic that is more suitable for certain occasions. It is singed on the base with artist's signature in the variation post 1923.
A very similar basket of the irregular weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art 1850-2015".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	bamboo woven
Condition:	Good. fine with age appropriate wear (mostly on the base) and patina. Intrinsic bamboo node marks visible as part of an intended aesthetics and is not condition issue.
Creation Date:	1923-1950
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	485123

Dimensions

H.	19 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	48.26 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.